Recipes From My Kitchen

Its pancake afternoon!!! My Banana & Sesame Pancake with Strawberry Compote is an instant hit at home and its a great lunch box idea too. However, the season for strawberries are over now. Mangoes are in full swing and I decided to make some pancakes with mangoes.  Mangoes were flooded into the market this year and I chose to freeze some mango puree for the later part of the year. Freezing them is really simple and it tastes way better than store bought mango pulp. I skinned some good juicy mangoes and removed the pulp/juice into a mixer. Added about 8 spoons of sugar per kg of mango and churned it into a puree. I then used icecube trays and poured the puree into it and froze them. Later removed them from the tray and put them in ziplock pouches as per portions of one cup each. Now I have mango puree for the rest of the year. I will be making some cheesecake and mango mousse for desserts for parties and I can use the pureed cubes then. The recipe for the mango p...

This is a slightly chilly cocktail and the heat in this cocktail comes from fresh bell peppers. But the nice thing is, its not that much! Want some more heat?  Add a few jalapeno slices. If “en fuego” is more your style, load up that cocktail glass with some more jalapenos or even better, add a green chilly or two!!!  The infusion is super quick and easy. Just pour the tequila into your cocktail shaker, add the bell peppers/jalapeno/green chilly, and crush it a bit with your handy cocktail muddler or wooden spoon. Make sure you remove the seeds from the peppers before muddling. You don’t have to go crazy, just press enough that the pepper will release its spicy goodness. Let’s talk tequila for a minute. Any tequila you have is good for this recipe. Gold tequila always tastes a little more earthy and intense to me, and with the pineapple, the agave is a bit crisper. However, chose any tequila and it should work. Here we used silver tequila and it tasted awesome!!! ...

Here are 10 drool worthy desserts recipes that you will die for. Simple to make, just seeing the pictures makes you feel like having them. Cherry Cheesecake In A Jar by Thistlewoodfarms Berry Cream Pies in Jars by FamilyFreshCooking   Butterscotch Pots de Creme by Epicurious Roasted Strawberry Parfaits by insockmonkeyslippers Cherry Pie In A Jar With Stars by Stone Gable Blog Vanilla & Honey Panna Cotta With Poached Cape Gooseberries  by Foodie By Chance Best Shortbread and Eggnog Pudding Trifles by SprinkleBakes No Bake Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Blueberry Pie by Damn Delicious Pineapple Surprise Cake by Whipperberry Chocolate Banana Pudding by Today's Nest Delicious isn't it??? Enjoy :-)

Its still summer in most parts of the world and its surely hot!  I have been thinking of lining up a few refreshing drinks on the blog, but it couldn't be possible due to my health issues. However, I was invited to the launch party of Harry's first bar in Bangalore. I met up with Mixologist, Shatbhi Basu who stirred up some amazing drinks.  I decided to blog those recipes for all to try it out at home. They are simply superb and innovative!   Ingredients: 30 ml Tanquera/Blue Riband/Gin 15 ml Joseph Carton Cherry Brandy 5 ml Cinzano Sweet vermouth 60 ml Pineapple juice 30 ml Lime juice 10 ml Grenadine syrup Pineapple & Cherry for garnishing Glass Recommendations:   Hurricane glass Poco Grande Glass Jam Jar  Method: Pour Gin, cherry brandy, vermouth, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine syrup and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake it nicely and pour into the glass. Garnish with pineapple and cherry in...

Delhi is a foodie's paradise. With extreme weather conditions, you have everything from summer coolers to hot and spicy food to keep you warm during chilly winters. During my stay in Delhi for 2.5 years from 2002 - 2004, I found a huge population from North East, India. The North East influenced the Delhi cuisines and momo's were a huge vogue. There used to be a place in Chanakyapuri where the street used to be filled with momo stalls. I hear that the stalls are no longer there :-( Delhi is also famous for  chaats  from various small timers who have become famous over the years. They have consistently maintained their quality to be still very popular amongst Delhites. If you are a Delhite or new to Delhi, or visiting Delhi for the first time and would love to try out the local cuisine, then this is a great cheat sheet of where you must head to for your food cravings. This list has something for everyone and must say, its quite a comprehensive list. This exhaustive list ...

After the success of its first India outlet in Mumbai followed by two in Delhi, Singapore’s iconic bar chain, ‘Harry’s’ marks  the launch of its fourth outlet in the city of gastro pubs, Bangalore. Located in the bustling and upbeat 100ft Road of Indranagar, Harry’s is a place for friends and colleagues to unwind, relax and recharge. Grounded in a strong bar culture, Harry’s serves some of the finest wines & spirits. Harry’s also takes pride in its range of exclusive mocktails & cocktails created by a master mixologist. Some of the signatures include Harry’s Old Fashioned -   prepared with a mix of intense orange peel & caramel infused scotch on ice with hint of bitters, Green Lantern - prepared with a merry fusion of pineapple, white rum & midori melon, and the classic Singapore Sling from Harry’s hometown. Harry's hosted an exclusive mixology session with the country's renowned mixologist Shatbhi Basu . Shatbhi Basu Shatbhi shared ...